Hearts midfielder Laryea Kingston is set to make a surprisingly early return from injury for the Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash with Aberdeen at Tynecastle on Sunday.

Assistant head coach Stephen Frail claimed last week that Kingston's knee injury, which has kept him out of the last three matches, could keep him out for another month but he has recovered well after taking an injection.

Marius Zaliukas returns after recovering from a knock as does Deividas Cesnauskis but the latter will not feature against the Dons.

Aberdeen have doubts over Chris Clark and Michael Hart ahead of the trip.

Both picked up knocks during the 1-1 UEFA Cup draw with Lokomotiv Moscow and will not be risked unless they make full recoveries.

Jamie Smith (hamstring) and Darren Mackie (ankle) remain on the sidelines.

Celtic v Falikirk and St Mirren v Rangers have been postponed due to next week's Euro 2008 qualifiers.

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